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Good morning. Let's get right to it:

• There's so much great music out right now. I discovered San Francisco-based Nicki Bluhm the other day. Her voice is perfect for her country rock style. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
• June is Adopt a Cat Month. Come on, you know you want to!
• Looking for affordable art in LA? Check out the Tappan Collective pop-up Saturday at the Jeffries Building, 117 Winston St., at Werdin Place.
• I love this sneak peek at the upcoming Cupcakes and Cashmere book. Emily's blog is so inspiring and beautiful. I can't wait for the book to come out.

Have a great weekend!

I'll Drink to That!

Sometimes milk hits the spot:

                                             Source: sundayinbed.tumblr.com via Beth on Pinterest

 
Other times you need something a bit stronger:

                                                    Source: dears.tumblr.com via Beth on Pinterest

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

Before June comes to an end, I want to remind everyone that this is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. If you're thinking of adding a special feline friend to your family, consider adopting a cat from a shelter.

This time of year, shelters are usually brimming with kittens. Who doesn't love kittens? Just look at this little guy waiting for his forever home at the shops on Fourth Street in Berekley, Calif., on Saturday.

Photo by The Blue Room

But don't overlook older cats. They're generally already litter box trained, they're calmer and less likely to claw furniture than kittens, and they're full of love!

To find a shelter near you, visit the ASPCA's website.

Pet Profiles: Giles

Giles (aka "Handsome") was just a scared, hungry, flea-bitten kitten when we found him in the street. We were heading home from dinner one night when we lived in the Bay Area and saw a kitten sitting in the middle of the street. My husband and I just looked at each other and we both knew we'd have to try to catch him. He dashed into the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, so we followed.

He tried to run away, and Erik climbed a fence and dug through a bunch of ivy in the dark looking for him. I guess the smell of my leftover lasagna was too good to resist, so he let Erik catch him and we took him home.

He's been with us for more than a decade, but in some ways he's still a jumpy street urchin. We rarely see him in the summer as he spends most of his days lounging on the back patio and his nights out catting around. But in the winter he spends more time indoors and becomes more friendly and cuddly.